



A 10-year-old with testicular swelling
A 10-year-old male presents with a 2-month history of swelling of the left scrotum. The swelling has been increasing in size, but is not associated with pain, trauma, fever or urinary symptoms. On examination, the left hemiscrotum is enlarged, non-tender,…

A 36-year-old with heavy menstrual bleeding and inability to conceive
A 36-year-old woman, Para 0 + 1, presents with a 10-year history of inability to conceive despite regular unprotected coitus and a 2-year history of heavy menstrual bleeding. Q1. Define infertility? Q2. What are the differentials for infertility in women?…

A 32-year-old with knee pain and inability to bear weight following road traffic accident
A 32-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a motorbike accident. He reports severe pain in the left knee and inability to bear weight. On inspection, there is gross swelling and deformity of the knee joint. The leg…



ON THE WARD: MAGIC AND MEDICINE
Since I was a little girl, I have always been on the lookout for magic. When I was 5, I remember thinking I saw magic behind my eyelids; bright flashes of colour and mesmerising patterns when I closed my eyes…

